Multivariate models of subjective caregiver burden in dementia; a systematic review.

Multivariate models of subjective caregiver burden in dementia; a systematic review.
Ageing Res Rev. 2014 Mar 24;
Authors: van der Lee J, Bakker TJ, Duivenvoorden HJ, Dröes RM
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Burden in dementia caregivers is a complex and multidimensional construct. Several models of burden and other representations of burden like depression or mental health are described in literature. To clarify the state of science, we systematically reviewed complex models that include both patient and caregiver determinants of caregiver burden.
OBJECTIVE: A review of determinant models of caregiver burden.
DESIGN: Systematic review DATA SOURCES: Electronic databases PubMed, PsycInfo and EMbase were searched in December 2013.
STUDY SELECTION AND ANALYSIS: Research studies with quantitative outcome measures of caregiver burden or burden-related concepts, including both patient and caregiver functional characteristics as determinants. We categorized the determinant variables in the models and calculated the percentages of proven determinants within each category.
RESULTS: We found 32 studies with burden models and 24 depression and mental health models. Patient behavioral problems, caregiver coping and personality traits and competence are most consistent determinants of caregiver burden, depression and mental health. Behavioral problems are more significant than cognitive disorders or lack of self-care. Of all measured ...

Source: Ageing Research Reviews - March 24, 2014 Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Authors: van der Lee J, Bakker TJ, Duivenvoorden HJ, Dröes RM Tags: Ageing Res Rev Source Type: research